From contemporary and flamenco to tap and Irish dance, Open Stage features five dance works spanning a varied range of styles and approaches by Adelynne Addington, Ana Sosa, Anouk Froidevaux, Jhoely Triana Flamenco,and Tomoyo Yamada/Clala Dance Project.
Initiated in 1982 by UNESCO, International Dance Day is marked annually on April 29 with events across Canada and around the world. The date commemorates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), regarded as the founder of modern ballet.
The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! series celebrates the energy and exuberance of bhangra, with two performances by South Asian Arts. Thursday March 14, 2019 at 12 noon and 6pm
Improvised dance and music meet on stage in CoexisDance, an evening of live improvisational duets featuring local dancers and musicians on December 22.
Dutch-Flemish choreographer Ann Van den Broek explores the lure of darkness in The Black Piece: Nov 6-8
The Dance Centre Katie Duck CAGE Friday September 28, 2018 at 7pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver Tickets: $30/$24 students and seniors from Tickets Tonight: 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Info www.thedancecentre.ca Internationally-renowned improvisation pioneer Katie Duck brings her provocative dance/music collaboration CAGE to Vancouver, in her first visit to the city for thirty years. A … Read more
Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY Saudade Wednesday-Saturday September 20-23, 2017 at 8pm Post-show talkback September 21 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver Tickets: $32/$24 students and seniors from Tickets Tonight: 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Info www.thedancecentre.ca The human longing for the unattainable inspires Saudade, a powerful and emotional new ensemble work by acclaimed choreographer Joshua Beamish. The title … Read more
Choreographer and Artistic Director Paras Terezakis takes audiences on a quest for utopia in stunning, new production – part of 2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival Choreographer and Artistic Director Paras Terezakis will explore the realms of paradise and enlightenment with the world premiere of his experimental work In PENUMBRA, March 1-4, 2017 at the Scotiabank … Read more
Emotionally resonant 4OUR features Vancouver debut of Dora Award-nominated dancer Jarrett Siddall Back by popular demand, following its sold out run in 2015, JOE INK and celebrated Vancouver Choreographer Joe Laughlin present 4OUR, onstage for one-night only, September 19, 2016 at 8pm at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. Hailed as “eclectic and deeply personal” … Read more
Joe Laughlin returns to the stage after 10 years, joined by a generational blend of dance-greats From JOE INK and celebrated Vancouver Choreographer Joe Laughlin comes the world premiere 4OUR, on stage at the Scotiabank Dance Centre October 1 – 3, 2015 at 8pm, with a preview performance September 30. Brought to life by the … Read more